Masked gunman sought by Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies

Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies are looking for a robber who was in a a mask. and robbed a restaurant at gunpoint.
An employee outside of the Sonic at 4436 Hardscrabble Road was confronted by the mask robber, on May 8, according to a news release from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.

Video from a surveillance camera shows the employee coming into the Sonic, followed by the masked robber pointing a gun. The suspect is in a hoodie and has gloves on, it appears.

The employee gives the suspect money from the register, and the suspect fled the restaurant with an unknown amount of cash. No one was hurt in the encounter.

Anyone with information the robbery can contact Crimestoppers at (888) CRIME-SC, text “TIPSC” plus the message to CRIMES (274637) or visit www.midlandscrimestoppers.com. Anyone with information leading to an arrest in this case could receive up to a $1,000 reward.